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Bell Summer Camps offer day-camp sessions where children take part in hands-on investigation, visit museum exhibits, play games, work on creative projects, and join guided outdoor exploration. Each in-person camp session is organized for specific grade levels, and substitutions between grade levels are not accommodated. Children entering grades K–8 can attend these camps and engage in science and nature activities through the listed camp experiences.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Price: Prices for 2026 summer camps: 5 day camps (grade 1–8) Bell members $395.00, General registration $425.00; 3 day camps (grade 1–8) Bell members $230.00, General registration $250.00; 5 day camps (grade K – half day) Bell members $300.00, General registration $365.00; 3 day camps (grade K – half day) Bell members $180.00, General registration $220.00.
Bell Summer Camps state that they strive to be an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and inspires curiosity. The program notes that statewide Bell Summer Camps are available. Bell Museum members receive discounted camp pricing as a benefit of membership, and Curiosity Memberships for qualifying families are available for $15. All Bell Museum members receive unlimited free admission to the galleries and special exhibits, exclusive discounts, members-only events and activities, and more. Scholarships for Bell Summer Camps are available based on financial need and are awarded via a lottery system, and support for scholarships is provided by unspecified supporters. The Bell Museum states that it welcomes all people regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected identity, and that the University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. If a camper will bring any medication to camp, a medication information form must be completed and emailed to [email protected].
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Price: Prices for 2026 summer camps: 5 day camps (grade 1–8) Bell members $395.00, General registration $425.00; 3 day camps (grade 1–8) Bell members $230.00, General registration $250.00; 5 day camps (grade K – half day) Bell members $300.00, General registration $365.00; 3 day camps (grade K – half day) Bell members $180.00, General registration $220.00.
Bell Summer Camps state that they strive to be an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and inspires curiosity. The program notes that statewide Bell Summer Camps are available. Bell Museum members receive discounted camp pricing as a benefit of membership, and Curiosity Memberships for qualifying families are available for $15. All Bell Museum members receive unlimited free admission to the galleries and special exhibits, exclusive discounts, members-only events and activities, and more. Scholarships for Bell Summer Camps are available based on financial need and are awarded via a lottery system, and support for scholarships is provided by unspecified supporters. The Bell Museum states that it welcomes all people regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected identity, and that the University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. If a camper will bring any medication to camp, a medication information form must be completed and emailed to [email protected].
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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